Panasonic Cf 07 Mk1 Win98 2000 Owners Manual

							Model No.CF-07 Series
Reference Manual
Personal Computer
®
Contents
We recommend that this Reference Manual be printed.
LED Indicators ...................................................2
Standby/Hibernation Functions .......................3
Security Measures .............................................8
Computing on the Road .................................14
Battery Power .................................................15
CD-ROM Drive* ...............................................19
PC Cards .........................................................21
Port Replicator* ..............................................23
Printer* ............................................................24
External Display * ...........................................25
USB Devices ...................................................26
LAN * ................................................................27
Setup Utility* ...................................................29
Technical Information ....................................35
DMI Viewer......................................................36
List of Error Codes* .......................................37
Dealing with Problems (Advanced) ......................39
200098
NOTE:NOTE provides a useful fact or helpful information
CAUTION:CAUTION indicates a condition that may result in minor or moderate injury.
WARNING:WARNING indicates a hazard that may result in moderate or serious injury.
[Start]-[Shut Down]: This illustration means to click [Start], then to click [Shut Down].
(For some applications, you may need to double-click.)
  Enter   : This illustration means to press the [Enter] key.
  Ctrl   +   Alt   : This illustration means to press and hold the [Ctrl] key, then press the [Alt] key.
  Windows 98   : Information for Microsoft Windows® 98 users.
  Windows 2000   : Information for Microsoft Windows® 2000 Professional users.
 page: When the cursor is moved to an item under [Contents] or to  page (green display), the
shape of the cursor will change to 
.  Under this condition, if characters are tapped (or a click
is made), the corresponding page in the Reference Manual will be displayed.
  : This illustration means to refer to the Operating Instructions.
Some of the illustrations in this manual may differ slightly in shape from the actual items in order to make the
explanation easier to understand.
Illustrations in this Reference Manual
* Only when the port replicator is connected
In this manual, the term “external display” indi-
cates a “wired” display with an RGB analog 15-
pin interface.   
						

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This indicator lights when the hard disk drive is accessed.
Not lit: AC adaptor not connected or charging not being
performed.
Orange 
: Charging in progress.
Green 
: Charging has finished.
Blinking green 
: Battery is discharging to prescribed charging level
in high temperature mode.
Red  
: Battery is low
(remaining battery capacity is approx. 9% or less).
Blinking red 
: Battery pack or charging malfunction.
Blinking orange 
: Charging on standby. (The ambient temperature is
outside the allowable range.  Once the allowable
range requirement is satisfied, charging begins
automatically.)
Not lit: Power off / Hibernation mode
Green 
: Power on
Blinking green 
: Standby mode
Not lit: Not ready / Connected with the wireless display
Green 
: Ready
Hard disk status
Battery pack status
Power status
Wireless display
status
LED Indicators 
						

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If you want to immediately start up and continue an application after shutting down
your computer, you can do so by using the standby or hibernation function.
Starting Up Your Computer Quickly
Standby/Hibernation Functions
Differences between the standby and hibernation functions
1Select [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Power Manage-
ment]*, in [Hibernate] add the check mark for [Enable hiber-
nate support] and select [Apply]
*Windows 2000: [Power Options]
2In [Advanced], select [Standby] or [Hibernate] for [When I press
the power button on my computer], then select [OK]
Hibernation function
Hard disk
Somewhat slow
Power is not required to maintain data
Standby function
Memory
Fast
Yes (if power is cut, all data is lost)
Function
Where data is saved to
Speed
Requires power supply
Setting the Standby or Hibernation Function
If the computer will not be operated for an extended period of time, it is recom-
mended that hibernation mode be used instead of the standby mode.
NOTE 
						

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Standby Mode
or
Hibernation Mode
The computer should be set for standby or hibernation ( page 3).
Press the power switch; at the “beep” sound, release your finger.
When [PC in standby] is displayed on the wireless display, select [OK].
The wireless display will power off.
(After releasing your finger from the
power switch, do not touch the power
switch until the power indicator goes off
or blinks.)
Standby/Hibernation Functions
At the “beep” sound, release your finger from the power switch.  If you continue to
press down on the switch and hold it for more than four seconds, the unit will emit a
second “beep” then power off.  Data not previously saved will be lost.
Even when [When I press the power button on my computer] is set to [Shutdown]*
1
with [Control Panel] - [Power Management]*2, if the power switch is pressed, a beep
will sound and the power will go off if the switch is pressed for more than four sec-
onds, although the computer will not completely shut down.
With the method below, you can shut down the computer by using the standby
function.
•In [Start] - [Shut Down], select [Stand by].
Windows 2000
With the method below, you can shut down the computer by using the hiberna-
tion function.
•In [Start] - [Shut Down], select [Hibernate].
Shutting Down Using the Standby or Hibernation Function
CAUTION
NOTE
*1Windows 2000: [Power Off]
*2Windows 2000: [Power Options] 
						

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After the display returns, the computer needs a short period of time to reinitialize.
This takes about 30 seconds.  Do not shut down or restart Windows, or use the
standby or hibernation functions again during this time, as this may subsequently
cause Windows to operate abnormally.
Do not install or remove peripherals while your computer is in the standby or
hibernation mode; abnormal operation may result.
When operation resumes, serial devices such as a mouse, modem or PC Cards
may not function properly.  In such cases, you will need to restart your computer.
Avoid the following until the power is completely turned off when turning off the
computer by using the standby or hibernation functions, or resuming operation
from the standby or hibernation.
• Touch the external keyboard (excluding password input), touchscreen, or power
switch.
• Connect or disconnect the AC adaptor.
To use the security function when using the standby or hibernation mode:
• Use the password of the wireless display.  (
  Operating Instructions of
the wireless display)
• Use the  Windows password as the following.
Select [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Power Management]* - [Advanced],
then add the check mark for [Prompt for password when computer goes off
standby].)
*Windows 2000: [Power Options]
Press the power switch
Standby/Hibernation Functions
Resuming Operation
CAUTION
After confirming that the DISPLAY READY
indicator is lit, and then waiting for about 30
seconds, turn on the wireless display. 
						

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Do not use the standby or hibernation function when using the network function.
Save all data before powering off your computer.
When restarting from or shutting down to the standby or hibernation mode, do not
touch the touchscreen (or move the mouse (serial or PS/2 type) if one is connected).
These devices may fail to operate, you will then need to restart your computer using
the external keyboard.
Windows 98
In addition, when restarting from the hibernation mode, do not use the external
mouse or keyboard, or press the power switch, until Windows completely resumes.
(After the resume processing screen is displayed, nothing will appear on the dis-
play for 5 - 35 seconds, but the W indows display will appear soon after that.)
Do not enter the standby or hibernation mode during the following periods (you may
corrupt your data or file):
• While the floppy disk drive or CD-ROM drive being accessed or HDD indicator (
)
is on.
• While playing/recording audio files.
• While communications software is being used.
Do not use the standby or hibernation function during the following periods.  The
standby or hibernation function may not work, or the computer (or peripherals) may
fail to work properly.
• When a file in an external device such as a CD-ROM drive, external hard disk, or
ATA card is opened, the standby or hibernation function may not work.  In such
cases, close the file.
• LAN cards (port), SCSI cards and modem cards (port) etc. may not recover after
entering the standby or hibernation mode.  If this occurs, restart the computer.
• When a USB device is in use or is connected to the computer (note: only for some
USB devices).
If you hold down on the   Alt   ,   Ctrl   or   Shift    key to enter the standby or
hibernation mode, after resuming operation, you must press the same key.  For ex-
ample, if you hold down on the   Shift   key while pushing the power switch, upon
resuming, if you do not press the   Shift    key again, only capital letters will result from
typing.
Press the power switch and hold it for more than four seconds to power off the com-
puter only when the computer locks up. Data not previously saved will be lost.
In the standby mode, power is consumed.  If PC Cards are inserted, more of that
power is consumed.  When all power has been consumed, all data saved at standby
is lost since it is retained in memory.  We therefore recommend plugging in the AC
adaptor when using the standby function.
If the standby or hibernation function is used repeatedly, the computer may not work
properly. To stabilize computer operations, we recommend shutting down Windows
([Start]-[Shut Down]) on a regular basis (about once a week) without using the standby
or hibernation function.
In the standby mode, do not remove/change the battery pack.  Removing the pack in
the standby mode will erase your data and may damage the computer.
A USB device may have to be removed temporarily and the computer restarted in
cases where the computer is unable to start up properly.
Precautions for Using the Standby or Hibernation Function
(To next page)
Standby/Hibernation Functions 
						

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   Windows 98
When both [Turn off monitor] (in [Control Panel] - [Power Management] - [Power
Schemes]) and [Screen Saver] (in [Control Panel] - [Display] - [Screen Saver]) are
set, there are cases operations cannot resume in a normal manner from the standby
or hibernation mode.
When the screensaver setting is active, do not enter the standby or hibernation mode
while the [MS-DOS Prompt] is being displayed.  There are cases operations cannot
resume in a normal manner.
Do not use the standby/hibernation mode when MS-DOS application or [MS-DOS Prompt]
(in [Start] - [Programs]) is running.

When the computer resumes from the standby/hibernation mode when MS-DOS
application is running, the screen may become completely black.  In such cases, press
   Alt   +   Ta b   .
Do not use the standby/hibernation mode if you have pressed   F8   to start up the MS-
DOS mode.
If you are using a PC card, note that some cards may cease to function if the standby
or hibernation function is used several times.  When this occurs, immediately shut
down Windows without using the standby or hibernation function.
When [Hibernation] is not displayed in [Power Switch] of the [Power] menu in the
Setup Utility, the hibernation specific partition is not available.  Reinstall the operating
system to create a partition by using the Product Recovery CD-ROM.
Standby/Hibernation Functions 
						

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Security Measures
To prevent unauthorized access of your computer, the various security measures are provided below.
You should set your “Supervisor Password” and “User Password” (The User Password
can only be set when the Supervisor Password has been set).
Without the password, access to your computer is impossible.
 Starting up when the password is set
(When [Password on boot] of the [Security] menu is set to [Enable].)
Upon entering your password and pressing   Enter   .
When you do not want your computer to be used without permission
Over three incorrect attempts, If the correct password is input,
 If entering the Setup Utility with Supervisor Password
You can register all items of the Setup Utility ( page 29).
 If entering the Setup Utility with User Password
You can not register [Advanced] menu and some items in [Security] menu.
When [User Password Protection] has been set to [Protected], you can not regis-
ter  the User Password.
  F9   does not work. *
If after three attempts the correct password is not input, or if no
password is entered for about a minute, the computer returns to
the condition just before the attempt was made to start up the
computer.
ReferenceSituation
You do not want your computer to be used without permission
You do not want the data on the hard disk to be read, or data to
be written to the hard disk, in cases including theft
You want to prevent theft of your computer
You want to prevent wireless data tapping
Function to use
Password of the computer
Password of the wireless
display
Hard Disk Lock
Security Lock
Wireless data encryp-
tion (WEP)
 below
  Operating Instructions of the
wireless display
 page 11
 
 page 12
“Names and Func-
tions of Parts”
When [Password on boot] in Setup Utility is set to [Disable], the password is not
necessary when the computer is started up, but the password becomes necessary
when the Setup Utility is started up.  This alternative makes it possible to prevent the
contents of the Setup Utility from being changed.
NOTE
When the port replicator is not connected, the computer will be start up without the
password.  Set the password of the wireless display. (
 Operating Instructions of
the wireless display)
CAUTION

The computer
will start
The computer
will not start*
(Power off)
[Enter Password] 
						

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Security Measures
Do not input your password while holding down on   Shift   or    Ctrl   .
Use only the upper horizontal row of numeric keys to input your password.
Do not forget your password.  If your Supervisor Password is forgotten you will
be unable to use your computer.  Contact Panasonic Technical Support.
When running the Setup Utility, do not leave your computer even for a short
time, as the possibility exists for the password to be set/changed by another
person.
Setting the Supervisor Password (enabling, changing, disabling)
1Run the Setup Utility ( page 29)
2Using     and    , select [Security]
3Using    and    , select [Set Supervisor Password] and press
Enter
4
Enter your password at the [Enter Current Password] and press
Enter
5Enter your password at the [Enter New Password] and press
Enter
To disable the Supervisor Password
Press only   Enter
CAUTION
6Re-enter your password at the [Confirm New Password] and
press    Enter
To disable the Supervisor Password
Press only   Enter
7At the [Setup Notice], press   Enter
8Press   F10   and select [Yes], then press   Enter
Your password will not be displayed on the screen.
Limit your password to seven characters.  Note that there is no distinction
between upper and lower case letters.
Only the alphabet keys or number keys can be used.  Note that the space
bar and function keys cannot be used.
NOTE
 
						

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Security Measures
Do not input your password while holding down on   Shift   or   Ctrl  .
Use only the upper horizontal row of numeric keys to input your password.
Do not forget your password.  If a password is forgotten, you will be unable to use
your computer.  Contact Panasonic Technical Support.
When running the Setup Utility, do not leave your computer even for a short time.
Setting the User Password (enabling, changing, disabling)
1Run the Setup Utility ( page 29)
2Using     and    , select [Security]
3Using    and    , select [Set User Password] and press   Enter
4
Enter your password at the [Enter Current Password] and press
Enter
5Enter your password at the [Enter New Password] and press
Enter
 To disable the User Password
Press only   Enter
When the Supervisor Password has not been set, the User Password can
not be set.
Set the Supervisor Password if you have not done so. (
 page 9 )
NOTE
CAUTION
When you do not want the User Password enabled, changed, or disabled
without permission:
1 Using      and     , select [User Password Protection] and press   Enter
2 Using      and     , select [Protected] and press   Enter  .
NOTE
Your password will not be displayed on the screen.
Limit your password to seven characters.  Note that there is no distinction
between upper and lower case letters.
Only the alphabet keys or number keys can be used.  Note that the space
bar and function keys cannot be used.
NOTE
6Re-enter your password at the [Confirm New Password] and
press    Enter
 To disable the User Password
Press only   Enter
7At the [Setup Notice], press   Enter
8Press   F10   and select [Yes], then press   Enter